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The Great Gatsby (1949)

NR · 1949-07-13 · 1h 31m · EN
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Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifetyle of his landlord, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

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Cyril HumeWriterElliott NugentDirector

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Alan LaddAlan LaddJay GatsbyBetty FieldBetty FieldDaisy BuchananMacdonald CareyMacdonald CareyNicholas 'Nick' CarrawayRuth HusseyRuth HusseyJordan BakerBarry SullivanBarry SullivanTom BuchanaanHoward Da SilvaHoward Da SilvaWilsonShelley WintersShelley WintersMyrtle WilsonHenry HullHenry HullDan CodyEd BegleyEd BegleyMyron LupusElisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.KlipspringerJack GarganJack GarganGold ProJames CarlisleJames CarlisleParty Guest (uncredited)

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Long islandNoirFilm noirLong island, new york

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityLong Island · Noir · Film NoirVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaDirector preference340075Actor preference157011 · 153362 · 249718

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What is The Great Gatsby about?

Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifetyle of his landlord, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

How long is The Great Gatsby?

The Great Gatsby has a runtime of 91 minutes.